The Kentucky Division of Conservation and conservation districts across the commonwealth are involved in many areas of education to promote agricultural and construction conservation of our natural resources. Some of those available are listed below.
Envirothon is a competitive, problem-solving, natural resources experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The event is competitive, but education is the bottom line. With the support of natural resource professionals, students are trained in the ways that real life environmental problems are solved.
Teams of five students work to solve environmental problems.These teams are tested on their knowledge of Kentucky’s natural resources at five “in the field” test stations. Each station covers a separate topic addressing soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics and a current environmental issue. Through hands-on experiments, analysis and use of critical thinking skills, the teams answer a set of questions at each station.
2009 KACD Auxiliary Check Presentation - On May 5, the KACD Auxiliary Officers presented Division of Conservation Director Steve Coleman a check for $500 for the 2009 Envirothon. Click the above link for a picture. Pictured left to right: Phyllis Amyx, Treasurer; Betty Barrick, President; Steve Coleman; Ginny Tucker, Vice President; and Ona Sidebottom, Secretary.
2009 Envirothon Registration Form- Download and print for registration
2009 KENTUCKY ENVIROTHON RULES AND REGULATIONS- Revised rules and regulations
2009 Envirothon Release Forms - Download current release forms
2009 Regional Maps - Download current regional maps
2009 Current Event List
2009 Envirothon Letter - Envirothon Team Coaches/Teachers, Conservation Districts Letter
2006 Kentucky Envirothon Winners - Picture of Kentucky's winning team with information and a narrative about their trip to Canada for final competition in the Canon Envirothon
Soil Reference Material and Links - to related sites from USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Envirothon Aquatics Guide - A guide to the Aquatics portion of Envirothon
Envirothon Aquatics State Test 2005 - Example of Envirothon state testing
Envirothon Aquatics Regional Test 2005 - Example of Envirothon regional testing
Forestry Envirothon information - Information about forestry portion of Envirothon
2008 Jim Claypool Art and Writing Contest Winners Announced - Jim Claypool 2008 Art and Conservation Writing Winners press release available in word format.
2008 District Report
2008 Principal's Report
2008 Art and Writing Resource Material Complete Set
2008 Art and Writing Resource Material Pages 1 - 5
2008 Art and Writing Resource Material Pages 6 - 10
2008 Art and Writing Resource Material Pages 11 - 20
Art and Writing Contest Certificate (art)- Certificate is available in PDF format.
Art and Writing Contest Certificate (writing) - Certificate is available in PDF format.
2007 Art Contest Winners - Names of the 2007 art contest winners.
2007 Writing Contest Winners - Names of the 2007 writing contest winners.
2007 Essay Winner - 2007 winning essay.
2008 Art Flyer Full Page - The 2008 Writing and Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contests are"going green" for the 2008 edition- Working Trees: Kentucky's Renewable Future
Additional materials, contest rules coming soon.
Environmental education page for the Energy and Environment Cabinet.
National Firewise Program Site
One of the most valuable tools in education is the use of the outdoors as part of the educational process. From the small to the large area surrounding the school to the field trip, examples are plenty. There are books and videos available, but sometimes the best advice and examples come from a school or program that is already in place.
The information in this guide is not necessarily complete since these areas are constantly changing and sometimes teachers move on to new locations. This guide was compiled from the 121 conservation districts, and if you have a comment, correction or question, contact Kimberly Richardson.
